>Yes, and these types of issues give the impression of an “amateurish” product – just what the IT community thinks of VFP! I guess you may as well keep up the perceived image. I think VFP needs more than just marketing! A bit of forethought would help eliminate such problems. Perhaps they are reacting as a child does with a new toy – with a great deal of enthusiasm and not able to rationalize what they are doing.

I used to be "blue" (IBM); then I embraced MS. The last week has show me what's missing from the picture; a love of work and an attention to detail.

The GPL community reminds me of why I got into this business; MS has sold out.